Between the AX5125H and Bravia Theater Bar 9, the AX5125H comes out ahead in total power and subwoofer included, while the Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins on several specs. Overall, the AX5125H scores 65.8 and the Bravia Theater Bar 9 scores 62.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AX5125H edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.8 vs 62.5), but the 3.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the AX5125H if you care most about total power and subwoofer included. The biggest gaps in its favor are total power, subwoofer included.
The Bravia Theater Bar 9 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, earc, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Hisense - AX5125H wins
- ▲Total power — 10.87% more. 510 W vs 460 W.
- ▲Has Subwoofer included.
Why Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Hisense - AX5125H | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.1.2 | 7.0.2 |
| Total power | 510 Wlead | 460 W |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
| DTS:X | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Hisense - AX5125H | Sony - Bravia Theater Bar 9 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| eARCⓘ | true | true |
| Subwoofer included | truelead | false |
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